Chris Bolder
Encyclopedia
Christopher James "Chris" Bolder (born 19 August 1982 in Hull
, England
) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder
for Northern Premier League
side North Ferriby United
. Bolder played in the Football League
for Grimsby Town
between 2001 and 2004. He came through the youth ranks at Hull City
and has also appeared for Ossett Town
and Guiseley.
were part of the junior setup at Hull City
, and both left the club at a young age to pursue career's in the higher divisions. Chris left Hull in the summer of 2001, to sign a professional contract with Grimsby Town
, who at the time were several divisions higher than Hull. He made the move to Blundell Park
with fellow City youngster Graham Hockless
, and the pair slotted into the clubs reserve squad. Bolder failed to make an appearance in his first season with The Mariners, and did not make his debut until nearly 18 months later playing against his brothers team Derby County in a 3–1 victory on Boxing Day 2002. He went on to make a handful of appearances that season but was unable to help Grimsby in there relegation battle, and they dropped down into the Second Division
. He was to make only seven showings the following season and was released in May 2004 following another relegation.
, which is seen as a considerable step down from the professional game into the lower breaches of semi-professional and amateur football.
in joining up with North Ferriby United
in the summer of 2005. Bolder played three seasons with Ferriby.
and Derby County
player Adam Bolder
.
Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull , usually referred to as Hull, is a city and unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It stands on the River Hull at its junction with the Humber estuary, 25 miles inland from the North Sea. Hull has a resident population of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one...
side North Ferriby United
North Ferriby United A.F.C.
North Ferriby United Association Football Club is an English football club based in North Ferriby, near Kingston upon Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. They were formed in 1934. They reached the Northern Premier League Premier Division for the first time in 2005...
. Bolder played in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
for Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
between 2001 and 2004. He came through the youth ranks at Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
and has also appeared for Ossett Town
Ossett Town F.C.
Ossett Town Football Club are an English football club based in Ossett, in the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League in the 2011-12 season.-History:...
and Guiseley.
Grimsby Town
Bolder and brother AdamAdam Bolder
Adam Peter Bolder is an English footballer who has plays in the central midfield position. He currently plays for Burton Albion...
were part of the junior setup at Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
, and both left the club at a young age to pursue career's in the higher divisions. Chris left Hull in the summer of 2001, to sign a professional contract with Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
, who at the time were several divisions higher than Hull. He made the move to Blundell Park
Blundell Park
Blundell Park is a football ground in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England and home to Grimsby Town Football Club. The stadium was built in 1898, but only one of the original stands remain. The current capacity of the ground is 9546, though with the introduction of all seating in the late...
with fellow City youngster Graham Hockless
Graham Hockless
Graham Hockless is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Australian side Green Gully Cavaliers...
, and the pair slotted into the clubs reserve squad. Bolder failed to make an appearance in his first season with The Mariners, and did not make his debut until nearly 18 months later playing against his brothers team Derby County in a 3–1 victory on Boxing Day 2002. He went on to make a handful of appearances that season but was unable to help Grimsby in there relegation battle, and they dropped down into the Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
. He was to make only seven showings the following season and was released in May 2004 following another relegation.
Ossett Town
His next port of call was Non League outfit Ossett TownOssett Town F.C.
Ossett Town Football Club are an English football club based in Ossett, in the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League in the 2011-12 season.-History:...
, which is seen as a considerable step down from the professional game into the lower breaches of semi-professional and amateur football.
North Ferriby United
After a season with Ossett, he joined fellow Hull and Grimsby team mate Graham HocklessGraham Hockless
Graham Hockless is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Australian side Green Gully Cavaliers...
in joining up with North Ferriby United
North Ferriby United A.F.C.
North Ferriby United Association Football Club is an English football club based in North Ferriby, near Kingston upon Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. They were formed in 1934. They reached the Northern Premier League Premier Division for the first time in 2005...
in the summer of 2005. Bolder played three seasons with Ferriby.
Guiseley
Bolder joined Guiseley in September 2008. Bolder's contract expired at the end of the season and left the club in May 2009.North Ferriby United (second spell)
After weighing up his options he returned to North Ferriby United 10 months after leaving the club.Personal life
Chris Bolder is the younger brother of Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
and Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
player Adam Bolder
Adam Bolder
Adam Peter Bolder is an English footballer who has plays in the central midfield position. He currently plays for Burton Albion...
.